Some riders are left wondering why.
As negotiations continue between the MTA and the union representing LIRR workers, a union representative says both sides are currently exchanging new proposals and a union economist is crunching the numbers.
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"That will be a nightmare for commuters, a lot of people in this town use the train to get to the city for work," said Port Washington resident Dennis Krevey.
The union representing LIRR workers is pushing for higher pay. MTA leaders warn that agreeing to those demands could trigger significant fare hikes.
As part of the MTA's contingency plan, MTA shuttle buses will be available for the Ronkonkoma, Huntington, Bay Shore, Hicksville and Mineola stations, as well as Hempstead Lake State Park.
The Port Washington line is one that will not have bus service available to commuters.
"We need bus service for somewhere on this line," said Town of North Hempstead Councilwoman Mariann Dalimonte.
Dalimonte wrote a letter to the county executive and town supervisor requesting public parks be made available for commuter parking.
"You have to work on it now, the strike happens, if so, it will be Saturday, it is Thursday and we need to have a plan in for our residents," Dalimonte said.
Nassau county executive Bruce Blakeman released a statement saying in part:
"NICE Bus will have extra buses on existing routes to handle overload in the event of a strike. NICE Bus drivers will not cross picket lines by establishing new routes and NYS regulations do not allow for direct bus service to Manhattan. All county parks have large parking lots which can be used for carpooling."
The LIRR is one of the busiest commuter rails in the United States and moves about 300,000 people a day.
If no deal is met, the strike will start Saturday just after midnight.
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